This is a proposal for a huge expansion to the
transmission line, on new towers at 2-1/2 times the height of current towers.
This is NOT an "upgrade" !

PJM / PSE&G & PPL
Choose Route B (Susquehanna Roseland
Project)
On June 6, 2008, PSE&G
announced a "Reliability Project" that would bring power to
Roseland NJ from Pennsylvania along 1 of 3 possible routes (A,B,
or C). They quickly held 3 sparsely-attended public meetings
in the end of June, as the public was not well informed or aware
of this project. Some towns, including Wantage and Byram/Lake
Mohawk, asked PSE&G to host additional meetings so that the
public could voice their opinions, and those meeting were
quickly scheduled and held in mid- to late-July. On August 5th, PSE&G
announced that Route "B" was chosen. The proposal is now being
referred to as the Susquehanna Roseland Project. The New Jersey
portion will pass through Hardwick Twp, Stillwater Twp, Fredon
Twp, Newton, Andover Twp, Byram Twp, Sparta Twp, Jefferson Twp,
Rockaway Twp, Kinnelon Boro, Boonton Twp, Montville Twp,
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp, East Hanover Twp, and end in Roseland
Boro.

-PSE&G estimates a projected annual load growth of
~1% in New Jersey over the next 4 years. For some reason they want to
deal with this ~1% increase by increasing transmission capacity by approximately
750%.
This seems excessive, unwarranted, and profit motivated. This
project is in direct conflict with the
NJ Energy Masterplan.
-The
current ~85 foot high towers will be replaced with 180-195
foot high lattice structures
or monopoles !!! Much higher than any in our area
*They plan on using "dual conductor" and "quad
conductor" lines, which will have 6 lines for the 230Kv, and 12 lines for the
500Kv.
A total of 18
wires!

-PSE&G will
add 500 kilovolt lines (6423 MW)to the existing 230 kilovolt lines (985MW), a combination that
does not currently exist anywhere within the PSE&G system as far as we know!
Not enough is known of the health effects of EMF's on people living close to
lines carrying this much voltage. click
here for more info

-There is at least 1 school with ~350
children in attendance that is in close proximity to the
lines in Fredon (Fredon Elementary), as well as several athletic fields,
public open space, and recreation areas along the route.
They would also run behind middle school and ballfields in Montville Township.

-PSE&G has
publicly stated that they will not compensate adjacent
property owners for any decrease in property value that may be caused by this project.

-Our rural vistas
and scenic surroundings are at risk, as is our "quality of
life". There is a HUGE switching station planned in
Jefferson Twp.

-Environmental impact during drilling for
monopoles is of concern. Will they have to do any
blasting? It took 4-6 weeks to drill footing for a monopole in Andover near
Aeroflex airport.

-Many wonder, why can't they run the lines straight along Route 80, or run
the power in to NYC from the North or South? Or
further promote conservation and eliminate the need for this
additional power. Blanket Essex county with solar
panels to relieve congestion. The public
needs to be more involved in the decision process.
(Note: PSE&G states that they can't bury 500KV
AC lines, and that they can't run the lines above ground along
route 80)
It is not true that they can't run the lines along highways. The
future grid will probably be buried near highways, let's get started on that
future grid!